Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, Thin Films (CVD/Diffusion), NAND
Summary
Leads advanced thin-film process development for NAND memory, setting technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in CVD/diffusion techniques to improve yield and scaling.
Job / Role Summary
The SMTS acts as a technical authority in NAND Advanced Thin Films, setting strategic direction, architecting solutions, and leading multi-functional initiatives with department-wide impact. The role drives innovation adoption, influences technical standards, leads advanced development/fixing/integration, and develops engineering capability through mentorship and knowledge building.
Main Responsibilities
Define technical strategy and lead multi-functional projects in structural and electrical film development.
Architect solutions and promote innovative technologies across teams; influence standards and drive process improvements.
Lead advanced process development, fixing, and integration; validate within and cross-module interactions and device/process linkages via wafer-level electricals.
Drive complex problem solving across process/structure/hardware/device interactions (RCA, FMEA, SPC, corrective actions that recover window without yield trade-off).
Lead vendor engagements to push hardware/process capability; secure resources and set achievements.
Other Responsibilities
Mentor engineers through structured development; build SME pipelines; publish internal papers/BKMs and present to senior leadership; uphold Micron’s technical leadership expectations
Integrates AI assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.
Candidate Profile
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
PhD ≥12 yrs, or Master’s ≥15 yrs, of relevant experience in
Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,
With extensive thin films R&D/PD experience
Must-Have Technical Skills
Advanced thin film processing proficiency (PECVD / thermal CVD / ALD) and hands-on equipment optimization for dielectric + carbon films.
Advanced characterization and correlation modeling linking process parameters to reliability/scaling behavior.
Strong understanding of process-mechanical-device interactions and NAND scaling.
Must-Have Soft Skills
Recognized technical authority; high-impact influence; strong mentorship capability.
Clear executive communication; cross-site leadership mindset.
Highly Desirable / Preferred
Demonstrated leadership in multi-functional development and vendor collaboration.
Embody Micron’s core values:
People – Respect, develop and empower others
Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
Tenacity – Show grit and determination
Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value